RACING AND TROTTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24632, 13 June 1941, Page 3

RACING AND TROTTING

RACING NEWS By Sentinel FIXTURES June 14.—Bay of Plenty R.C. June 14.—Hawke s Bay J.C •Tune 14, Greymouth J C Juue 21.—Walpa R.C June 21 —Ashburton County R.C. June 21 23.—Manawatu R.C lune 2R Oamant 1 C June 28. —Dannevirke Hunt. July s,—Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club, July 8, 10, 12.—Wellington R.C. July 19.—Manawatu Hunt. July 19.—Waimate District Hunt Club. July 26.—South Canterbury Hunt Club July 26.—Rangitiket Hunt. Nominations.—Nominations are due today for the McLean Stakes, Champagne Stakes, and the Dunedin Guineas. Combat.—The Rosenor gelding Combat is being schooled over fences, and may be seen out at Oamaru in the Brush Steeplechase A.J.C. Entries—The nominations tor the A.J.C. Derby and other events show a considerable drop on recent years. The nominations for the Derby total 316. as against 426 last year. Important Date.—Owners should note that to-day nominations close for classic events.

At Auckland.—The total of £269,91 < registered at the Auckland winter meeting was invested on 24 races, as against £193,107 10s for 22 races at last year’s meeting. Falls.—On the final day at Auckland 19 horses started in three jumping events, and 10 failed to complete the course. Esperance Bay was brought down by Black Musk when the latter fell at the third flight in the Campbell Hurdles Suspended.—As a result oi an inquiry into interference with Smiling Thru’ in the Winter Steeplechase at Ellerslie, Jockey F. Cleaver, rider of Jewish Lad, was supended for a month. The suspension was not imposed until after the last race, in which Cleaver was unplaced oh Expellant. West Wind.—West Wind, wlnnei of the principal event at the Victoria Racing Club’s June meeting last week, was bred at Riccarton by Messrs J. W and L. W. Storry, and after being in training for a while, was sold privately by them to go to Melbourne. She is a four-year-old filly by Posterity from Lady Zephyr, by Robespierre from Lady Minerva. Six on End.—Sunny Kn.ght has now won six races on end, and his first attempt In open company last Saturday showed him equal to the jump from the hack class. By Galnscourt from Sunny Maid, he is bred well enough to extend his record. Sunny Maid being by Psychology from Sunny Roe. by Sunny Lake from that first-class racing mare Merry Roe.

A Resignation.— Recently in Adelaide Mr J. Skull, chairman Of the Stipendiary Stewards, tendered his resignation with the following explanation:—“ I resigned because I have not been satisfied with the results of appeals. I have been forced to the conclusion that either the stewards are not in a position to Impose penalties, or that the Appeal Board has plainly said that the stewards are wrong, and there was only one thing for me to do.”

Winter Steeplechase.—Three of the six runners fell in the Winter Steeplechase at Ellerslie, and the race was won at double figures by the outsider Smilin’ Thru’. Jewish Lad was left well clear when Saint Musk and Bells of Bow fell at the fence near the six-furlong post Crossing the double with a round completed, Jewish Lad was out 12 lengths from Dozie Boy, Gar Vaals and Hornpipe. Going along the back Dozie Bov and Hornpipe began to move up a little, but they fell at succeeding fences. II then appeared Impossible for Jewish Lad to be beaten, but he was tiring, and Smilin’ Thru’ caught him just before the last fence to beat him by four lengths.

Poor Display.—The Campbell Hurdles at Ellerslie was a fiasco, three of the runners falling at the second fence, and another baulking at the fifth. Black Musk went out to make the pace, only to fall at the second fence and bring down Esperance Bay. who in turn caused Baldric to fall. ' After that Dividend went on in front, closely attended by Hessketoon and Gold Spot, and they were almost together. Turning along the back Hessketoon baulked at the fence near the seven-furlong post, and Dividend jumped clear,;,. Dividend went on to an easy win by six lengths from Gold Spot. Hessketoon was set going again and completed the course for third. Success of Southerners.—The feature of the Auckland winter meeting was the success of the South Island horses. Esperance Bay and Streamline ran first and second in the Great Northern Hurdles, and Streamline won the Great Northern Steeplechase, while Dividend, won the other two principal hurdle races at the meeting. Arctic Dawn won on the fiat, and Jewish Lad won place money. Taking the wins of Streamline and Arctic Dawn at Waikato into calculation, this small team on the northern trip won £4655. of which Streamline won £I9BO, Esperance Bay £I2OO. and Dividend £BOO. The Norse Case.—lt Is understood that an appeal has been lodged with the Canterbury District Committee against the disqualification of Norse for the Duke of Gloucester Cup race. The horse was deprived of the stake under Rule 142, which lays It down that no horse shall be ridden by an unlicensed rider. Even If J the_appeal succeeds under this rule, says the Tlmaru Herald. Norse’s owner will be confronted by another obstacle, Rule 103 enacts that a horse is declared to be ineligible to be entered or to start in any race-and f it starts it shall be disqualified—if tis owned by a person whose last application for a gentleman rider’s certificate was for any reason not granted—unless the Executive Committee of the Conference grants exemption from the operation of this rule.

TROTTING NOTES By Sentinel FIXTURES June 14.—Greymouth J.C (two events) June 21.— Ashburton County R.C 'two events) June 28 —Oamaru IV (two evmfsl July ?6.—South Canterbury HC (one August 30,-Auckland T.C, Not Opportune—A special meeting of the committee of the South Canterbury Jockey Club was held to consider proposals' drawn up by a sub-committee j! the Tlmaru Trotting Club for joint management of the Washdyke racecourse After lengthv consideration, it was decided that the time was not opportune for any drastic changes in control Weil Bred.—Courier, a three-year-old m J. Fraser’s team at Ashburton is bred the way of a good racehorse (says the Press' for' he is bv Rey de Oro from Belinda, a fine race mare when trained by G. McKendry. Belinda won several two-mile races, and was a really good stayer. She was got by Oinako— Dorothy D bv Viking from a'thoroughbred mare A Change.—lt is reported that J Fraser, iun., who recently set up as a public trainer at Ashburton, is getting a useful team together, and recent additions include Crown Peak. Gold Bank. Direct Bell. Embargo, and Loval Jack, all useful performers from Southland. Courier, a three-year-old gelding by Rey de Oro from Belinda, has recommenced work after a spell, while Horse Power, Princess Maritza. and Harold Guv are all in regular work A Successful Sire,—Progeny of Logan Pointer won over £227.000 in stakes They included Harold Logan. Logan Chief, Prince Pointer. Acron, Loganwood, Jewel Pointer, and Onyx, and his mares have been wonderful producers. Among the good ones out of Logan Pointer mares are Logan Derbv. Blair Athol, Cloudy Range, Royal Silk, Silver de Oro. Tempest. Grand Mogul. Smile Again. Free Advice, Nicoya Kempton, Kingcraft. Graham Direct, Ironside. Rey Spec. Supertax. Dillon Logan Plutus, Regal Voyage, Walter Moore. Gold Bar Is the third generation from Logan Pointer. Although he made no name as a racehorse. Logan Pointer was by a great racehorse, Star Pointer (Imln 59jsec). from Effie Logan, who also produced Sir Albert S. (2min 3jsec). Jim Logan (3). 2min Slsec, and other winners. OTAGO HUNT CLUB MEET AT NORTH TAIERI The Otago Hunt Club will hold its weekly meet to-morrow afternoon at North Taieri”. over the properties of Mrs A. K. Miller and Messrs D. Connor and J. Skinner. who have placed their properties at the club’s disposal The start will be from the Talerl side of the Black bridge, and the whole of the hunt may be witnessed from the natural grandstand on the adjoining hillside. Those Intending to go by car are advised to go by way of Wakari. Followers will meet at the starling point at 3 o’clock.

RICCARTON NOTES (Special) CHRISTCHURCH, June 12. The conditions were unpleasant for the work at Riccarton this morning. The weather was bright early, following a frost, but a fog developed gradually and when the trainers arrived at the course with their horses it was impossible to distinguish objects except close up. It was an unfortunate experience for the trainers, some of whom were ready for final gallops by horses who are to race at Greymoutb on Saturday. The No. 1 grass track was open and a few horses were worked on it, including candidates for Ashburton, but nothing could be seen, the only evidence of the horses being the sound of theh hoofs when galloping. G. Ridgway has returned from a good trip to Auckland, wnere Streamline and Arctic Dawn were winners The two horses are in the best of health Streamline may be nominated for Trentham, but.the present indication is that he will be reserved now for Riccarton in August, with the Hunt Club meeting providing a preliminary for the Grand National. Arctic Dawn looks an improved horse and he may have a trip to Trentham before he takes on the Winter. Cup, a race in which he is expected to play a prominent part. T. H. Gillett is home with Dividend, who got through his three races in good style and now looks the picture of health Though he may be nominated for hurdle races at Trentham he may not be raced again till the Riccarton carnival in August, when the Hunt Club Cup, followed by the Jumpers' Flat Handicap, will provide two races before the Grand National Hurdles L, Gough has Jewish Lad looking none the worse for his trip, during which he earned two lots of place money His form on the last day suggested lack of stamina but he is a good jumper, who should pay his way before the end of the winter He is engaged in the steeplechase at Ashburton and a visit to Trentham next month is possible. One of the three horses G. Ridgway look to Auckland was not brought back. Lockheed, a three-year-old by Foxlight, was galloped on in his race at the Waikato meeting and as his leg filled he was returned to his Auckland owner, who will turn him out to spell for a year. In 16 starts this season Lockheed has had one second, but he has shown promise of making a useful stayer. C C. McCarthy has taken Areas in hand after a snell. He has shaped well on the tracks* but his only win since he came home was at Westport in April. A strong team will go from here foi the Greymouth meeting on Saturday. The horses booked for the trip are St. Cloud. Kllrobe, Winchelsea, Fairy Warden, Greenbank, Sir Frederick, Lights Out, /lame Queen, Rov Bun, Phllibun, The Sandwichman. Haughty Lad. Avenal. Citizen. Dispense and Liane. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB MEETING OF COMMITTEE The monthly committee meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club, held yesterday, was attended by Messrs A. C Hanlon (chairman), L. C Hazlett, A. N. Smith, A. Clark. J. A. Gow, B. S. Irwin. L. J. Potter A. P. Greenfield. C. N. Draper. W Garrett. A Barnett and F. Tyson. Dr Batchelor wrote intimating that he did not desire to seek re-election to the committee for the ensuing term. The intimation was received with regret, and the secretary was Instructed to forward a' letter of appreciation to Dr Batchelor for the valuable services rendered by him to the club in the past. A financial statement in connection with the winter meeting was tabled and noted with satisfaction Applications for. the annual renewal of licences for the new season were approved so far as certificates of fitness and character are concerned.

The date of the annual meeting was fixed for Tuesday, July 22, at 8 p.m. One new member was elected, and business of a routine nature was transacted Dunedin District Committee

The meeting of the Dunedin District Committee, held yesterday, was attended by Messrs A. C. Hanlon (chairman). L. C. Hazlett, A.. N. Smith. 8.-S. Irwin, J A Gow, J. Sim. L. J. Potter and Dr A Smith-Morton. Mr Hanlon was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr A. N. Smith was reappointed honorary treasurer. The new members of the committee. Mi J.Sim (Beaumont) and Dr A. Smith-Mor-ton (Oamaru), were welcomed by the chairman.

Applications for licences for the 19411942 season were recommended as fol-lows.-—Trainers: C. White. G. A Fieldin, J. J. Cotter, A. J. Cassells, T. Hobbs. N. J Dwyer. G. Paterson, R. A. Paterson, H. A. Anderton, F. Shaw. H. A McDonald, D, J. McDonald, G. A. McKay, J. A. White, D. P. Wilson, T. P. Wilson. A. E. Didham and J. Harvey Jockeys: E, Baker. L. Robinson, H. A. Anderton, R. J. Mackie. J. C. Richards, J. L. Cotton, A E. Didham, W. Conner, L. W. Hare. Apprentice jockeys: C E Hynes, L. J. Clutterbuck B. J. Mears, V. J. Sellars, D. A. Hamill and A. Anderson. Gentlemen riders: E. R. Curtis, K. Russell, R. P. Lanham, G. E C. Dockerty and J. N. Aitken. The New Zealand Racing Conference advised that the application of the Kurow Jockey Club to race on the Oamaru cpurse in the coming season had been declined ASHBURTON HANDICAPS (P.A.) TIMARU, June 12. The following handicaps have been declared for the Ashburton Racing Club’s meeting on June 21:— Hinds Hurdles, of £125. One mile and a-half and 100 yards.—Sir Frederick 11.6, Survoy 11.5, Mungatoon 10.1, Ponty 9.13, Donadea 9.12, Fundy Bay 9.1, Night Dress 9.7, Waka, Auctor 9.4, Dropped Catch, Rebel Star. Red Dragon, Prince Ruenalf 9.0. Novice Stakes, of £9O. Six furlongs.— Haughty Lad, Paper Whistle, Royoney, Myraid, Anchusa. Rangemore, Avenal, Highland Dance. Frontiersman. College Girl, Irvington, Thoraide, Rebel Lady 8.10, Leander 8.8, Lord Dundas, Solerity, Lady Nottava. Gunga Din, Square Cut. Lunaria 8.0. Mayfield Hack Handicap, of £l4O One mile and a-quarter.—Valcron 9.0, Scarteen 8.5, Greenbrnk, Nightglass 8.4, Princess Minerva 8.3. Roman Son 7.13, Good Health 7.12, Lights Out 7.11, Parchment 7.10, Ryetown. Alias, Avenal 7./ Dromore Steeplechase, of £l5O. About two miles and a-quarter.—Recollection 11.5, Jewish Lad 11.1. Guste 10.13. The Sandwichman 10.1, Superex 10.0. Prnara 9.8, Golden Glow 9.5, Waka 9.0. Moreton Hack Handicap, of £lO5 Six furlongs.—Eulogist 9.10, Treasurer 9.1, Atreus 9.0, Ann Mie 8.11, Metric, Big Joe 8.10, Nightglass 8.9, Moneymore 8.8. On Call 8.7, Parchment 8.2, Blue Boat 8.1. Star Wink. Citizen, Jolly Time, Miss Tasta, Dispense, Force, Haughty Lad, Comedy Hit. Avenal. Camphor 8.0. Maronan Handicap, of £l4O Seven furlongs.—Haughty Winner 9,12, Last Refrain 9.1, Bolnyna 9.0. Cymric 8.12, Lazybones 8.10, Wailoru, Airline 89, Knight Commander 8.8. Gold Flight, Auctor 8,5, Roy Bun 8.3. Gay Parade 3.2. Top Row 8.1, Flame Queen, Kilrobe. Sham Boy, The Wrecker, Metric 8.0

POPULAR OFFICER P. D. McNAB’S FAREWELL (Social) CHRISTCHURCH, June 12, There was a large attendance to-night at the Winter Garden when Mr and Mrs P. D. McNab were entertained on the eve of their departure from Rlccarton. Mr McNab has resigned his position as manager of the Canterbury Jockey Club's course at Riccarton, after holding it for 27 years. During his residence there he has been closely Identified with many activities in the district and his friends combined to give him a worthy send off The forma! part of the proceedings took place during supper, when a grandfather clock was presented to Mr and Mrs McNab, The presentation was made by Mr A. Cutts, who had been closely associated with Mr McNab during the whole period of his residence at Riccarton. Other speakers included Messrs H Nurse, for the Riccarton Owners and Trainers’ Association: A. E. Ellis, Jockeys’ Association; F. T H, Bell, Canterbury Jockey Club's staff: and E. A: Rattray. Mr McNab made suitable reply, thanking all his friends for their appreciation of his work. Although he has retired from the post of course manager Mr McNab will not leave Christchurch and he expects to continue his work as a starter, in which he has made a big reputation